South Sinai
Dahab
Dahab is a laid-back coastal town on the Gulf of Aqaba, known for its seafront promenade, dive sites and access to the Sinai mountains.
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A guide to Dahab
When to visit
Spring and autumn are popular; summer is hot.
Getting around
The town is compact; taxis cover longer distances. Most visitors arrive via Sharm El Sheikh.
Neighbourhoods and areas
- Lighthouse & Masbat
- The busy seafront area with cafés and dive centres.
- Assala
- A more local residential area.
A short history of Dahab
- Bedouin settlement
The area has long been home to Bedouin communities.
- Traveller town
Dahab grew as a small-scale destination for divers and independent travellers.
Questions about Dahab
Do I need my passport to travel to Dahab?
Carry it, as roads in Sinai pass official checkpoints.